Africa
Gambia needs court for Jammeh-era crimes - president
Gambia's 1997 constitution does not have provisions, specifically prescribed, to prosecute crimes such as torture, enforced disappearances, and crimes against humanity.
BBC
Results for "award of damages and equitable remedies in Ghanaian courts"
10245 results.
General
Law School exams not dreadful- GSL Director
“The most difficult thing that you’ve been made to understand is that examinations at the Law School are dreadful," he said.
DL News
General
Four things to consider before opening a solo practice
From a careful evaluation of financial capacity to reliance on a professional network, here are steps to take before starting a solo practice.
Lawyer Monthly
Business
Default in Annual Renewals: ORC begins deletion of 500,000 lapsed Business Names
The exercise is in line with Section 5 A (2) of the Registration of Business Names Act, 1962, (Act 151)
DL News
Crime
Police Inspector interdicted for leaving service rifle in commercial vehicle
Inspector Adam, with the Rapid Deployment Force, Takoradi, has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau to allow for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
GNA
Europe
UK: Judge warned over drinking during a hearing break
Evidence indicated the judge had consumed alcohol in her chambers and as a result the hearing could not proceed to a conclusion.
Law Society Gazette
Africa
Arsenal fans arrested in Uganda after celebrating Manchester United victory
Police said they didn't have a permit to hold the procession which is a public order offence.
BBC
Africa
Rwanda's ex-minister jailed for corruption
The original sentence, which came last year, against Edouard Bamporiki was a rare case of a top official convicted over corruption in the country.
BBC
Crime
Unemployed jailed 10 years for robbing student of GH¢50.00
The convict who pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Mrs Veronique Praba Tetteh.
GNA
Courts
File your disclosures else: High Court orders Mac-Palm, nine others
On Monday, when the court sat, the accused persons pleaded for more time to file their disclosures after failing to comply with an order made by the court six months ago.
DL News
Courts
Association International School sued by 2 former students
In a human rights action, the applicants suing per their mother, note that after making an initial payment of GHC 100,000, they later decided to settle the remaining amount but only to be told by the school that the balance had ballooned du...
DL News
Crime
Caprice robbery: Police arrest one suspect, two shot dead
In a statement on updates of the incident, the police said two other suspects were shot dead, and a police officer got injured in a shoot-out.
DL News
US
Florida lawmaker charged with pandemic aid fraud
State Rep. Joe Harding of Ocala, Florida, illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic loans from the Small Business Administration for two corporate entities that had been dormant until he applied for the funds
Seattle Times
Supreme Court News
Parliament Appointments Committee approves two Supreme Court nominees
In accordance with Article 144 (2) of the Constitution, President Akufo-Addo in July nominated four justices for their appointment unto the Supreme Court bench.
DL News
Business
BoG announces revocation of credit bureau licence of HudsonPrice Data Solutions Limited
Until the revocation of its licence, Hudsonprice Data Solutions Limited was the second licensed credit bureau in Ghana.
DL News
Europe
UK: Teenager gives birth after judge approves C-section against her wishes
The lawyer representing the teenager told the hearing she had a "strong wish" to give birth naturally and to be "awake and aware" when her baby was born.
Sky News
Courts
Opuni’s application dismissed, Retired Justice Honyenuga to continue with the case
In his ruling, the retired Supreme Court Justice sitting as an additional High Court judge dismissed the application noting that the Chief Justice had the power to give such an extension because he was the administrative head of the Judicia...
DL News
Business
President Akufo-Addo sacks Charles Adu-Boahen
The statement further indicated that the President has referred the matter to the Special Prosecutor for investigation.
DL News
General
Violation of Rules of Robing: Two male applicants denied Call to the Bar
Like other professions such as the military, the legal profession is very particular about how its members should dress.
DL News
Courts
Madina MP fined for reckless and inconsiderate driving
According to a police statement, the MP was arrested on November 3, 2022 around the Airport by-pass.
DL News